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Crochet Child-Toddler Slippers

Video Tutorial:Crochet Child Toddler SlippersVideo Tutorial:Crochet Child Toddler Slippers - Left Hand VersionAbbreviation:SC = Single CrochetCh = ChainSC DEC = Single Crochet DecreaseST = StitchSingle Crochet Decrease = A single crochet decrease is reducing two stitches by joining them together as one stitch. You work the first part of your single crochet as you would normally work it in the first St. You leave the 2 strands of yarn on the hook. Insert the hook through the second stitch, pull the yarn through. You will have 3 loops on your hook. Wrap the yarn over your hook and pull the yarn through all 3 loops. This creates your single crochet decrease.

Written by Teresa Richardson

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size H Crochet Hook4-Ply Yarn2 Yarn markers of a contrasting color

Slipper Modification:I have identified 3 sections in the instructions where you are able to make the slipper longer or shorter. You can use a larger crochet hook to make the overall size of the slipper larger. You can make the width of the slipper larger by adding more increase stitches in rounds 1-3.

Two ways to start the slippers are provided. You choose your preferred method.

Start 1: 4 FSC = Foundation Single Crochet

Start 2: Chain 5, 4 SC in chain

Round 1: CH 1, 3 SC in the previous SC, 1 SC in ea of the next 2 ST's, 3 SC in the next ST. 1 SC in ea of the next 2 St's. Join. (10 Single Crochet)

Round 2: CH 1, *2 SC in the same ST, 1 SC in the next ST, 2 SC in the next ST, 1 SC in ea of the next 2 ST's. Complete 2 times total from *, join. (14 Single Crochet)

Round 3: CH 1, *2 SC in the same ST, 1 SC in ea of the next 3 ST's, 2 SC in the next ST. 1 SC in ea of the next 2. Complete 2 times total from*, do not join. Place a yarn marker in the first stitch to mark the beginning of the round. (18 Single Crochet)

Round 4: Ch 1, 1 SC in ea SC around. (18 Single Crochet)

Round 5-8: Ch 1, 1 SC in ea SC around. (18 Single Crochet) With this section of rounds, you will be able to modify the length of the slipper to make it longer or shorter.Round 9: The first part of this round with be the top part of the slipper. Put a yarn marker in the next unworked stitch from where you ended. Count over 9 from the first yarn marker and secure the second yarn marker in the stitch. Work 2 SC in the next ST, 1 SC in the next ST, 2 SC in the next ST, 1 SC in the next ST, 2 SC in the next ST, 1 SC in the next ST, 2 SC in the next ST, 1 SC in the next ST, 2 SC in the next ST. 1 SC in ea of the remaining 9 SC. (23 single crochet)Round 10-14: 1 SC in ea SC around. (23 single crochet) With this section of rounds, you will be able to modify the length of the slipper to make it longer or shorter.Row 15: 1 SC in ea of the next 2 St's. These two SC are to center the rows across the top of the slipper increases. Put a yarn marker in the next unworked stitch from where you ended. Count over 8 from the first yarn marker and secure the second yarn marker in the stitch. The stitches between the yarn markers will remain open. The final section of the slipper will be worked in rows. CH 1, turn 1 SC in ea of the next 15 SC. (15 Single Crochet)Row 16-20: CH 1, turn, 1 SC in ea of the next 15 SC. (15 Single Crochet) With this section of rounds, you will be able to modify the length of the slipper to make it longer or shorter.Row 21: Ch 1, 1 SC in ea of the next 4 St's, now do 4 single crochet decreases, (See the top of the instructions for detailed instructions), 1 SC in ea of the next 3 St'sRow 22: Ch 1, 1 SC in ea of the next 2 St's, now do 3 single crochet decreases, (See the top of the instructions for detailed instructions), 1 SC in ea of the next 3 St's.

Slip Stitch both sides, inside the slipper to close up the heel. This will take about 4 slip stitches. You can also sew it shut.Cuff: Attach the yarn with a slip stitch in the back of the slipper. CH 1, evenly work 23 single crochet around. I joined about 3 single crochet stitches so there would not be any gaps.

Selene,You can alter the size of the pattern. I have provided three places in the instructions on where you add more rows. You can add more stitches at any point in the first three rounds, to make the slipper wider around. With the 13 year old, if they have larger feet, you may want to consider reducing in size with the adult slipper. The 13 year old may even have an adult size foot. You would measure the feet and adjust from there.

chitsThank you. You could actually take the cuff on up and make socks with this pattern. Crochet is always going to be a bit thicker than knit when it comes to socks. If I am able to work through a pattern for socks, I will share it.

I tried this!!! Many thanks Teresa :). I longed to do these socks since my school days(say since 15yrs) but, did not know how :(. Now, that I have 6m baby boy I searched the WWW. At first I knitted a tial sock which took a long time and then I found your crochet blog and tried taking the cuff up as you mentioned above and am very happy with how the trial socks have come out :). It is not as neat as yours but am very happy that I made it in just an hour!!!Many many thanks,Take care:)

Sorry, forgot to add - I could complete them in just an hour only because of your clear-cut instructions and a wonderful video to go with. You are very kind to share your knowledge and thanks for making crocheting so easy n fun through these simple instructions and videos!!

Extended or Long Double Crochet - This is where you will work a double crochet several stitches below the row you are on. You will need to pull up on the stitch and allow for some additional yarn, so the stitch does not sag.

Multiple: 4
You will add 4 chains for each segment of the pattern stitch that you want to add to the width.

Example: If you want to make a baby afghan with a size I/5.5mm crochet hook, 4-ply yarn, you will chain 108. This will give you an estimated width of 34 inches.

Ch 31Row 1: DC in 3rd CH from hook, DC in next CH, *CH 1, SK 1 CH, 1 DC in EA of next 3 CH. Continue across from * for width of pattern.

Drop Stitch - The drop stitch will be worked below the two previous row of shell stitches. Wrap the yarn over the hook, insert the hook 2 rows below, between the shell stitches, pull the yarn up. Repeat one more time for a total of 5 loops on the hook.

Row 1: DC in the 4th CH from the hook, DC in the next CH, Skip 4 chains, in the next CH(5th chain) work *2DC, CH1, 2DC, SK 4 CH's, Repeat from * across for the width, 1 DC in ea of the last 2 chains.

Row 2: CH 2, DC in the next DC, work *2DC, CH1, 2DC in the next CH 1 Space. Repeat from * across for the width, 1 DC in ea of the last 2 DC.